2a Lufi gravelly sand

soil map units where 2a Lufi gravelly sand is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution -
Landscape position Soils of the coastlands, valley floors and their margins
Soil parent material from basaltic beach sand
Slope Undulating, somewhat broken
Surface outcrops Surface gravelly in places. No rock outcrops.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 15-25cm clay (colluvium). 15cm gravelly sand. on gravelly sand
Minimum effective rooting depth >100cm
Soil pH (acidity) Slightly acid (pH = pH = 6.2)
Salinity Non saline
Soil fertility under natural conditions Moderate fertility. Low exchangeable potassium (K), available phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime -
Susceptibility to drought 0-3 dry months. Rainfall 2250-4000mm.
Soil drainage Well drained
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods

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